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Thank you, gentlemen. I would love to be a (silent) observer and stay properly up to date on issues (not third hand opinions), since I'm also a coach on a AAA team.. Looks like Vegas may not work for my schedule this year, but the email is good to know - thanks!
Bob

For throwing in colder weather, I've sometimes gone to putting a small amount of Firmgrip on the backside of my glove between innings. I then slightly touch it, mix it with some dirt and work it into my throwing fingers, ready for defense. A new ball may require another touch of it.

Any chance we can get info on the scheduled "Summit" meetings for 2007 ? Can anyone attend? It would help the managers, etc.
And, SSUSA - can a 2007 tournament list be developed through your site? It seems the association links are sometimes not kept up to date? Thanks.

I like the plate and mat - in fact, I'd suggest we further enlarge it to accomodate a better target for the pitcher.... allowing more distance and PROTECTION. Umpires can focus on other happenings, not so much on the boring strike zone calls. Also, makes for a faster/more aggressive hitting game, fewer arguments...play ball!

Other than a quad muscle tear this year in Plano, I've made it through the years pretty well. I had shoulder surgery in '95 (Atlanta) and it tok me 10 months to play again - maybe 2 years to get back to almost normal arm strength. I'd postponed the surgery, since tearing the labrum and partial tear of the ligament.....in '93! I actually changed my (SS) throw to a sidearm style, but it just didn't cut it.
Hey, Tater - I know you've had your battles with knee problems. I've seen the excellent hitter you still are, even with the knee issues! Keep on swingin', man!

Ed/ Surf88:
Sorry to hear about your elbow. I had shoulder surgery in '95 and it has worked out well. Mine was done in Atlanta, the Huston Clinic. Rehab and ease of return to full use were my biggest challenges. Do you have a floater or some kind of bursitis?
As far as the west....not sure, but you might check out these sites for more info:
Web listing for MD reviews:
http://www.physicianreports.com/

- 5 games guarantee.
- 3 RR Friday - start late for 50/55.
- Under lights ok only if GOOD and on EARLY.
- Sat & Sun (2 days - not Friday) if not enough teams for
a 3 day.
- More discussion with team managers re championship
round play or for finishing Sat vs. Sun.
- If a team leaves tourn early, w/o notifying director of their
expected absence for a Sun. game, there should be
a penalty.
- Please use better balls.

Congratulations to a well run SPA Championship in Plano this past weekend. In spite of 106 degree temp\'s. and dry fields, the contest was well organized and executed by caring people. The 50+AAA division was won by Coors Light (MO), 2- Oxford Graphics (ARK), 3- Indiana Classics (IND),
4- Team Houston (TX) (I think), 5- Kayson\'s Grille (GA).
There were ten very good teams in this bracket. My only additional comment is that some teams apparently had players who seemed to be major type level .
And, is there any chance we could have this National in a cooler climate? Many thanks to all the water boys & girls !!
What were the other results??

Bruce, you shouldn't worry too much about the runner on 1st, since you often get to tag him out on a DP, anyway!
However, I think the rule is clear, as stated by Mitch & Smooth.
I worked at the "push-off", as described, and carry the back leg over, so the resulting momentum gives you a good spring off toward the next base.
Problem can be - many umpires/players do not know or like the "jump" a good runner can get.
I've been called out twice over the years for having left early - it never happened! Some guys see the BODY movement and interpret it as FOOT movement off the base.
If I leave truly early and correctly get called OUT, I'll accept it and play ball.
Thanks for the question, Bruce - see you in SC.

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